Best Smoked Pacific Albacore Recipes

SMOKED ALBACORE LOIN

Steps:

• Rinse loins and pat dry. Cut loins into 6 to 8-ounce pieces. Sprinkle a liberal amount of kosher salt on all surfaces of the albacore. Coat fish with light brown sugar and work kosher salt and sugar in all crevices. Smoke the albacore at 170 degrees F for 2 1/2 to 3 hours using a combination apple and oak wood chips.

SMOKED ALBACORE LOIN

Steps:

• Rinse loins and pat dry. Cut loins into 6 to 8-ounce pieces. Sprinkle a liberal amount of kosher salt on all surfaces of the albacore. Coat fish with light brown sugar and work kosher salt and sugar in all crevices. Smoke the albacore at 170 degrees F for 2 1/2 to 3 hours using a combination apple and oak wood chips.

SMOKED ALBACORE TUNA RECIPE | TRAEGER GRILLS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the salt, brown sugar, and orange and lemon zest.
• In a large container, pack the brine onto the fish, making sure, if the fillets are stacked, that there is enough brine between each so the flesh of the fish itself is not touching. Transfer to the refrigerator to brine for 6 hours.
• Remove the fillets from the brine and and rinse thoroughly under cool water. Pat dry and place on a greased wire rack set over a baking sheet.
• Return the fillets on the rack to the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes.
• When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180˚F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
• Remove the fillets from the refrigerator and place directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook for 3 hours.
• Increase the grill temperature to 225˚F and continue cooking until the fish has developed a light brown color and flakes easily when nudged with a fork, about 1 hour more.
• Remove the fish from the grill and enjoy immediately, or allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Enjoy!

ALBACORE TUNA BURGERS

Steps:

• Finely chop the tuna with a chef's knife. Place tuna in a bowl and mix in lemon, onion, parsley, relish, bread crumbs and eggs until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Shape tuna mixture into 6 round patties. Brush both sides of tuna burgers with vegetable oil and season again with salt and pepper. Cook the tuna burgers in a non stick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes each side until they are cooked through.
• Serve on hamburger buns with whatever you fancy. Some suggestions are cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard, ketchup and barbecue sauce.

GRILLED OR PAN-COOKED ALBACORE WITH SOY/MIRIN MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine the soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, ginger and sugar in a bowl and whisk together well. Whisk in the sesame oil.
• Place the albacore steaks in a large bowl or baking dish and toss with the marinade. Cover the bowl, or transfer the fish and marinade to a large zip-top bag and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, or longer.
• Prepare a hot grill, or heat a heavy cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the fish from the marinade. Cook the steaks for 2 to 4 minutes on each side, depending on how well done you like the fish to be. Serve hot.